Off Script: Beijing Theater Group With a Twist

The story of Middle Kingdom Creatives, a community of actors in Beijing.

by Mike Fox, 31 March 2023

Last Chance to See 'Moulin Dream' Interactive Theater Experience

An exclusive preview into Shanghai's most anticipated interactive performance of the year, Moulin Dream

by Sophie Steiner, 12 November 2021

5 Things: The Home of Sheng Nv's Play Delves Into Freedom and Feminism

We linked up with the group behind Ibsen Award-winning play, The Greatest Event in a Doll’s Life to chat a bit more.

by Bryan Grogan, 03 December 2019

Chinese Opera Actor Liu Jianyang Talks His Life as the Monkey King

After 20 years of career playing the coveted role of the Monkey King, Liu Jianyang recounts hardships and pleasures of dedicating one's life to Chinese opera.

by Edoardo Donati Fogliazza, 27 June 2019

The Show Must Go On: How Chinese Opera Came to Be and Is Changing to Survive

Becoming a Chinese opera actor is not what young Chinese dream of anymore, but a host of performers and producers are not giving up on this historic art form.

by Edoardo Donati Fogliazza, 27 June 2019

The 7 Best Things to Do This Week in Shanghai

Bougie booze and a little laughter before the holiday.

by That's Shanghai, 28 January 2019

Tap that App: RunPee

Because movie theaters don't have pause buttons...

by Jocelyn Richards, 13 October 2017

Can The Monkey King save Peking Opera?

A new star-studded Peking Opera show adapting The Monkey King debuts on New Year's Day. Can the much loved story spark interest in the art form?

by Zoey Zha, 28 December 2015

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